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ዥዋዥዌ by Hiwot Emishaw

Addis Books — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:20:24 +0000

ዥዋዥዌ

የእኔ ነገር አላርፍም አይደል?

እነሆ ስድስተኛ መጽሐፌን “ዥዋዥዌ” ብዬዋለሁ።

አርባ ሰባት የዘመን ማስታወሻ ታሪኮችን የያዘ ነው፡፡ የተስተካከለና የተመሰቃቀለው፤ የተሳካና የተሰናከለው፤ የሚያምርና የሚያስቀይመው፤ የሚያስደስትና የሚያማርረው፤ የሚያኮራና የሚያሳፍረው ዘመነኛ ኢትዮጵያዊ ሕይወታችንን እንደ ወረደ በእነዚህ ታሪኮች ልሰንድ ሞክሬያለሁ፡፡

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Hiwot Emishaw, one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated contemporary authors, is known for her remarkable talent in capturing the beauty and humor of everyday life. With five acclaimed books to her name, Baricho, Fkikfaki, Mata Mata, Le Erkan Rub Guday, Yebuna Kurs and now zhiwazhiwe Hiwot has a unique ability to weave relatable stories.

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ለእርቃን ሩብ ጉዳይ by Hiwot Emishaw

Addis Books — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:13:54 +0000

Le Erkan Rub Guday, Hiwot’s fourth book, was released in August 2024 and features 28 short stories that explore romantic relationships, family dynamics, and the intricacies of human connection. With her signature blend of wit, insight, and relatability, this collection reflects the nuances of Ethiopian life while offering universally compelling narratives. Critics have praised the book for its ability to connect with a diverse audience and for showcasing Hiwot’s bold and evolving literary voice.

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For the first time, Hiwot’s selected stories will soon be available in English, offering international readers an authentic glimpse into modern-day Ethiopian life and cluture.
Based in Addis Ababa, Hiwot continues to charm readers with her fresh perspectives and engaging storytelling, making Le Erkan Rub Guday an essential addition to any collection of contemporary Ethiopian literature.

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የቡና ቁርስ by Hiwot Emishaw

Addis Books — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:52:20 +0000

Yebuna Kurs (October 2024), is a delightful collection of 18 very short stories, often referred to as postcard stories. The stories explore themes of love, family, and the nuances of daily life, offering snapshots of experiences that feel authentically Ethiopian while striking a universal chord. With her signature wit and insight, Hiwot crafts narratives that are as emotional as they are entertaining.

Based in Addis Ababa, Hiwot continues to charm audiences with her fresh perspectives and engaging storytelling, making Yebuna Kurs a must-read for anyone who appreciates stories that celebrate the ordinary in extraordinary ways.

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